Weather Service issues hazardous weather, wind advisory

The National Weather Service station at Hanford has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Kern County Deserts from today through Saturday.

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Ridgecrest Daily Independent - Ridgecrest, CA

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Posted Feb. 27, 2014 at 12:01 AM

Posted Feb. 27, 2014 at 12:01 AM

The National Weather Service station at Hanford has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Kern County Deserts from today through Saturday.

A high wind advisory for Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. for the Kern County Deserts.

Southwest winds are predicted to be between 25 and 35 mph, with gusts up to 45 mph. The strongest winds are expected Thursday afternoon. Locations include Ridgecrest, the Indian Wells Valley, Mojave, Cal City and Edwards Air Force Base.

NWS advises that motors should exercise caution "as sudden gusts of wind may cause people to lose control of the vehicle." Extra attention should be given to cross winds, especially along Highways 14 and 58 and U.S. 395.

High profile vehicles like big rigs and travel trailers should take extra caution while driving.

Thunderstorms are possible beginning Friday for Ridgecrest, Rosamond, Mojave and Boron. Thunderstorms may produce small amounts of hail and brief gusty winds along with heavy downpour. Minor flooding on roadways is possible in areas with poor drainage.